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Acura RL vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,385

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $15,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelRLEscape
TrimBaseTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $32,045
Base Invoice $41,560 $30,602
Technology Package 3,620  
AWD   1,350
Panoramic sunroof   995
Technology Package 3,245  
AWD   1,290
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 3,620 2,345
Options (change) 3,245 2,235
Destination 715 995
Total Price $50,615 $35,385
Total Invoice $45,520 $33,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,437
Model Year20082018
ModelRLEscape
TrimBaseTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$50,615$35,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$32,510
Total Invoice$45,520$33,832
Adjustments for Features0-2,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$31,083

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082018
ModelRLEscape
TrimBaseTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,705$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,749

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082018
ModelRLEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in105.9 in
Length193.6 in178.1 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.168.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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